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EXPLORE waterfront parks, whale trails, and tide pools teeming with sea life. Surfing, SUP-ing, kayaking and fishing are only just the beginning.
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Climb 5,800+ feet above sea level for 360 degree views of mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca from the top of BLUE MOUNTAIN. (on the cover)
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Hike to DEVIL’S PUNCHBOWL on Lake Crescent along the Spruce Railroad Trail, a historic railroad trail.
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Trek through a canopy of conifers and wrap your arms around a 90 foot tall waterfall at MARYMERE FALLS.
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• Juan de Fuca Arts Festival - Memorial Day Weekend THINGS & ROLL WALK • North Olympic Discovery Marathon - June • Sequim Lavender Festival - July VISITPORTANGELES.COM • Ride the Hurricane Road Biking Event - August • Arts & Draughts Beer & Wine Festival - September • Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival - October • Harvest Wine & Cider Tour - November
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1 Port Angeles Visitor Center 2 Ferry Terminal 3 City Pier 4 Feiro Marine Life Center 5 Post Office 6 Clallam County Courthouse 7 Vern Burton Community Center/City Hall 8 North Olympic Library 9 Port Angeles Fine Arts Center 10 Community Players Theater 11 Peninsula College 12 National Park Visitor Center 13 National Park Administration 14 Clallam County Fairgrounds 15 Port Angeles Boat Haven (Marina) 16 Waterfront Park 17 Senior Center
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